How to pronounce photoglyptic
Say it like foh-tuh-GLIP-tik. Photoglyptic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIP).
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- foh
- tuh
- GLIP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Photoglyptic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GLIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of photoglyptic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: foh-tuh-GLIP-tik.
What does photoglyptic mean?
- Alternative form of photoglyphic.
Words that rhyme with photoglyptic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of photoglyptic.
Questions about saying photoglyptic
How do you pronounce photoglyptic?
Say foh-tuh-GLIP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊtəˈɡlɪptɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊtəˈɡlɪptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in photoglyptic?
Photoglyptic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIP). Broken into parts: foh · tuh · GLIP · tik.
Is photoglyptic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌfəʊtəˈɡlɪptɪk/ (foh-tuh-GLIP-tik).